Hazelwood For All Natural Healing
- Patricia West
- Feb 28
- 4 min read
Hazelwood has been a natural healer for many generations. I'll admit, until my son Danek had been dealing with eczema for nearly 5 years, though, I had never heard of it.
We had been to our family doctor; we had tried prescribed steroid creams, over-the-counter medicinal creams, natural creams from nearly every big craft sale in Manitoba, as well as a really expensive cream made from alligator oil. Yep, we had tried them all: oatmeal baths, oatmeal masks, everything under the sun, and every single time I had to look in that little boy's face and try not to cry when I attempted to apply another lotion or cream to his skin and he screamed. It was the worst, most heartbreaking thing to know there was nothing you could do to offer him any lasting relief.
The mornings as he was nearing his first days of school were quickly accelerating to an all-time low; he was now scratching in his sleep to the point of his pajamas having blood-soaked patches, and scars were beginning to cover his lower back and legs. I really had no clue what to do anymore; I felt absolutely helpless.
Finally his aunt mentioned that she had tried an amber necklace for his cousin, and while that wouldn't benefit him, she said they also had hazelwood, and from what she had read, it might help.
Well, at this point, it couldn't do any more harm. So I ordered his first necklace; I'll admit, I had zero hope that this was going to be any more than another hit to the bank account. But I clicked the buttons to submit the order, and now we were waiting.
The necklace arrived just before his first day of kindergarten, and at this point, from hairline to toes, he was red, splotchy, and looked basically raw. So dry and itchy, even the skin at the ends of his big toes had split. It was awful. But he put on his necklace and a brave face, and he started school.
Within a couple of weeks, the redness all over was minimizing; it looked less angry, and he was able to soak in the tub and even apply some lotions without screaming; it was an improvement, so we kept at it.
By the end of September, 4 weeks into wearing it, his skin wasn't red anymore, still dry but not angry. It was amazing; I could actually put lotion on him. By Christmas, 4 months later, the ends of his big toes, which had split, were now normal and the splits had closed, and the scarring on his lower back and legs from the scratching was improving. He no longer woke up in the morning with his pajamas soaked in blood, and he looked so much better and way more comfortable.
He did continue to have breakouts during extremely cold, dry weather, which, living in Manitoba, is at least twice per year, but at this point it was dry skin in areas, which he could manage with regular lotion. His life changed dramatically from just one click of submit on that order.
Because hazelwood necklaces do need to be replaced as they wear out, we began making our own and have found them to be a huge benefit to the rest of us in the family as well. While our results haven't been as earth-shattering as Danek's, there are still noticeable changes when wearing hazelwood necklaces.
My teeth can be quite sensitive from clenching my jaw while sleeping, and Gunnar continues to get eczema around his mouth in winter or if he has been in a chlorinated pool or hot tub. As long as we wear the hazelwood necklaces, our symptoms are non-existent.
Your hazelwood necklace beads should start out white in the center. As they are worn against your skin, they work to draw the excess acidity out of your body to bring it to a normal pH balance. Once they look like the beads on the right, they have drawn out all they can, and it is now time to replace your necklace.
Necklaces can last for 3 - 6 months before needing to be replaced.
Hazelwood should be worn at all times, in direct contact with your skin; however, if you are entering a chlorinated pool or hot tub, you will need to remove it before going in.
History of Hazelwood
The use of hazelwood for healing dates back to Native American tribes, who placed wood chips on babies' necks to soothe teething pain. Today, hazelwood jewelry is worn to help with a variety of conditions, including pain, inflammation, and skin issues.
History
Ancient First Nations people used hazelwood chips on babies' necks to relieve teething pain
In the late 1980s, some families in Quebec rediscovered the healing properties of hazelwood
Hazelwood jewelry has become more popular as word has spread about its benefits
How it works
Hazelwood is rich in polyphenols, which have antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties
When hazelwood jewelry is worn, it releases its molecules into the skin, which may help with inflammation
Common uses
Teething pain
Joint pain
Digestive issues like acid reflux and heartburn
Skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and acne
Mouth sores
Safety
Hazelwood jewelry is not a medicine, but it may help ease symptoms of inflammation and acidity. It's important to monitor for wear and tear and discontinue use if the jewelry becomes damaged.
While our family and many others worldwide have experienced significant results with the use of natural healing in the form of hazelwood necklaces, results may vary.
For more information, please feel free to reach out or visit Hazelwood Necklaces on our website.
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